what can you tell us? are you there? john, can you hear us? we're having some problems with the connection there, but we'll head back to him. we do know that the vatican is saying that pope is set to resign in february, they're not sharing any details why. but there there have been reports -- i believe he's 85 years old and he's been in declining health. >> it is unusual for popes to resign. i don't think it has happened in 600 years. >> it's incredible. i think we have john allen back. john, are you there? >> i am. >> wonderful. what can you tell us about this? we were shocked to hear the vatican confirm that the pope is, indeed, set to resign in february. what do you know? >> this is indeed a stunning announcement and one that -- that -- to some extent has come out of the clear blue sky, and the vatican in this particular case, holds this very close to the vest. there will be a briefing from the vatican in 20 minutes. a statement from the pope, apparently going to be presented, which among other things, his intention to resign on february 28